Syracuse hospital leaders warn that federal Medicaid cuts could strain care for everyone, regardless of insurance, according to CNY Central.
The reductions, passed by President Trump and Republican lawmakers, will shift the financial burden to states like New York. St. Joe’s CEO Dr. Steven Hanks said hospitals may face tough choices, potentially cutting vital services and extending ER wait times.
Governor Hochul’s office estimates 1.5 million New Yorkers could lose coverage. Experts fear eligibility paperwork could push even working recipients off the rolls, with state budgets left scrambling to fill funding gaps.
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